Individuals in this occupation teach, supervise undegraduate and graduate research, conduct research, and publish findings in the fields of area, ethnic and cultural studies. They are expected to stay abreast of current research in the field, and to be available at specific hours to address student concerns and questions. The majority of individuals in this field have doctoral degrees in related disciplines, and a graduate degree in a related area is compulsory for entrance into this profession.

An Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, or Cultural Studies Teacher will normally receive an average pay level that can range from 64000 and 96000 depending on seniority. Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary can get salaries of Eighty Three Thousand Five Hundred dollars on an annual basis.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary can make the highest salaries in Rhode Island, where they earn average job salaries of about $105080.